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Did you know ahead of time, that certain models of Mac cannot use the new Apple USB SuperDrive?
Usually those are ones that had an internal superdrive, as there is a firmware block or other device
that generally does not allow the external USB Superdrive from Apple to work with older Macs...
This includes iMacs or others with the built-in optical drive, MacBook/Pro of certain vintage, etc.
Since the use of the optical drive space inside the case has been used for second hard drive or
solid state drive, the need for a superdrive does not diminish once its no longer in there...
The topic of trying to make the Apple USB Superdrive to work has been mentioned online, incl here:
https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Apple_Optical_Drive
There is mention of a way to attempt to use command line, to make the 'Apple USB superdrive' work
with older Macs that otherwise won't allow it. Be aware this may affect the warranty, it also may affect
the returns policy if it does not work out, once you mess with the firmware or command-line entries.
So that is one of the ifixit items in the link above. You should be able to find a fair deal on a different
brand of USB optical drive that does much the same thing as the Apple, and without extra drivers.
If you get some other brand, test & check it to be able to perform as needed (like a Superdrive) and
note the returns policy on this kind of product before you buy it, just in case it does not function.
Good luck & happy computing!

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